Christmas Party Recipe

For everyone who attended our Christmas Party on December 16, thanks for making it such a joyous event!  As requested, here is the recipe for Stuffed Dates.  If you would like any of the other recipes, just let us know!

Stuffed Dates
Category: Appetizer

Ingredients
dates (Medjool or other fresh or dry dates)
blue chee crumbles
sliced bacon
balsamic vinegar

Directions
1. Make a slit through the side of each date. If pitted, pull the pit through the slit.
2. Take a small piece of blue cheese and stuff into the center of the date through the slit.
3. Cut a slice of bacon in half and wrap it around each date.  Secure with a plain toothpick.
4. Place the dates in a hotel or roasting pan in one layer.
5. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over all the dates. You want them wet, but not “drowned.”
6. Bake in a 375-degree oven for 30–45 minutes, or until bacon is cooked.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Source: Prairiewoods
* Exported from MasterCook *